Dining
Peak’s Restaurant
announces Restaurant Week menu
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f fine dining in an Alpine forest while enjoying panoramic views of the Coachella Valley sounds like an unlikely combination, then you’ve never visited Peak’s Restaurant at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. And there’s no better time to experience Peaks than during Palm Springs Restaurant Week June 3-12. The three-course $48 Prix Fixe menu (excludes tax, gratuity and tram fare) includes: Starter - Citrus Salad, Crispy Pork Belly or Salmon Carpaccio. Entree - Coq Au Vin, Miso Sea Bass or Steak Au Poivre. Dessert - Orange Vanilla Crème Brulee, Bread Pudding or Raspberry Cheesecake. Reduced tram fares after 4 p.m. are $18 for adults and seniors, and $12 for children (ages 3-12) with confirmed Peaks Restaurant reservations during Restaurant Week. The last tram car up Sunday
through Thursday is 8 p.m. and the last car down is at 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the last tram car up is 9 p.m. and last tram car down is at 10:30 p.m. For menu details and more information on Palm Springs Restaurant Week, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining.html. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened
in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors (65+) and $16.95 for children (3-12). For more information, please call (888) 515-TRAM or (760) 3251391, or visit www.pstramway.com.
This Week Randy Craig Hewitson, page 18
The Living Desert, page 23
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Summer Session Festival
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Palm Springs Power Baseball
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Calendar of Events & Performances
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Crossword
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Curtain Time
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Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show at Spotlight 29 Casino
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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week
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Horoscopes
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Randy Craig Hewitson: Keeping Our Music Alive
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Palm Springs Public Library: Read for the Win this Summer
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Day Trip: Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival
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100 Years of the Desert
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Summer Fun at The Living Desert
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Nightlife
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Film Review: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
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Entertainment
Summer Session Festival at McCallum Theatre
“Myth and Infrastructure & This World Made Itself” performed by multimedia performance artist Miwa Matreyek
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ool off at the McCallum Theatre with performances that feed the soul and awaken the imagination! The McCallum Theatre Institute’s Summer Session Festival 2016 presents three exciting performances to inspire, educate and entertain audiences of all ages during the week of June 13-17 at McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts. Single tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students (age 18 and under). A festival pass (all three performances) is $35 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets are available at the box office by calling (760) 340-ARTS or online at www.mccallumtheatre.com. McCallum Theatre, located at 73-000 Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert. The festival begins on Monday, June 13 at 3 p.m. with Myth and Infrastructure & This World Made Itself performed by Miwa Matreyek. Los Angeles-based multimedia performance artist Miwa Matreyek creates magical, visually rich fusions of intricate animation and live performance that leave audiences spellbound. Her latest solo work, This World
Made Itself, merges cinematic vistas with theater and intricate shadow play. The fantastical kaleidoscopic experience is sophisticated yet full of childlike wonder, leading the audience through the history of the earth, from its birth to today’s complex and fast-paced world. The thematic journey is a spectacle of surrealistic metaphor and fantasy. At the McCallum, Matreyek also performs Myth and Infrastructure, which traverses seascapes, cityscapes and domestic spaces to conjure dreamlike scenes with nuanced layers of light and shadow. “She seamlessly combines the wouldbe-separate mediums of performance art, animation, sculpture and music to create a simultaneously whimsical and intricate experience.” – FineArtsLA.com On Wednesday, June 15 at 3 p.m., don’t miss The Okee Dokee Brothers with special guest Carlos Medina. As childhood friends growing up in Denver Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood
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Entertainment
Okee Dokee Brothers the Tightrope is a sweet and funny story of a grandfather who, while trying to tell his 5 year-old granddaughterthat Grandma is gone, goes about building a beautiful new relationship with her. With the help of a single clown, they discover the meaning of family. 24th Street Theatre’s acclaimed production uses sophisticated video, sound design and original music to transport audiences from Grandad’s quaint 1959 English seaside cottage to the spectacular big top of circus.
“Walking the Tightrope” performed by 24th Street Theatre creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. The three-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have garnered praise from the likes of NPR’s All Things Considered and USA Today, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters.” Their nationwide fan base is drawn to their witty lyrics, strong musicianship and unique folk style. Rounding out the band at the McCallum are Jed Anderson, percussion, Liz Draper, stand-up bass, Becky Gaunt, fiddle and special guest Carlos Medina on the accordion. “A roots music and bluegrass affair with striking harmonies and spot-on picking...” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine The festival concludes on Friday, June 17 at 3 p.m. with Walking the Tightrope performed by 24th Street Theatre. Written by one of England’s leading writers for young audiences, Mike Kenny, Walking
“Delicately poised between children’s fable and adult reverie at once, only to become another transcendent thing altogether, Walking the Tightrope at 24th Street Theatre delivers the evocative, cathartic goods.” – Los Angeles Times, Critic’s Choice Performances are presented in conjunction with McCallum Theatre Institute’s professional development courses for teachers as part of the 2016-17 Aesthetic Education Program which places the arts at the center of inquiry-driven learning experiences that include attendance at McCallum performances and exhibits. Teachers and students who partner with the Institute are encouraged to be curious, ask questions and rigorously explore works of art to awaken imaginative learning as part of the core curriculum. Approximately two-hundred fifty classrooms will partner with McCallum Theatre Institute under the umbrella of this program in 2016-17. These school and classroom partnerships are made possible thanks to generous support from individuals, municipalities and foundations that support the McCallum’s mission to educate in and through the arts.
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Attraction
Palm Springs Power
to defend their SCCBL Championship
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he Palm Springs Power are back for the 2016 season and looking to defend their fifth-consecutive SCCBL Championship! Opening day is Friday, June 3 and they will be celebrating with Opening day fireworks! In addition, there will also be fireworks on Friday, June 10 and on the Fourth of July. While the Power features premier NCAA talent from across the nation, they will roster a couple of local players in 2016. Right handed pitcher Morgan Earman graduated from Desert Christian Academy in 2013. He currently pitches at Cal Baptist University after transferring from Arizona. Outfielder Gilbert Sauce-
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da attended Indio High School prior to joining Colorado-State Pueblo for college. In addition to the local talent, the Power roster will feature players from BYU, Loyola Marymount, St. Mary’s, LSU, Michigan State, Sacramento State, Utah, Pepperdine, and Northwestern. The Power feature daily promotional days at the park, including: $1 Beer Tuesdays, $1 Admission Wednesdays (brought to you by Jack in the Box), $2 kids day Saturdays (brought to you by Desert Air), and Giveaway Sundays. More discounts and a full schedule can be found by visiting the Power website at www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
The Power play their home games at the historic Palm Springs Stadium, located at 1901 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs, next to the Palm Springs Public Library. For more information on becoming a host family, contact Andrew Starke at (760)778-4487 or send an e-mail to info@palmspringspowerbaseball.com. For ticket information visit www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com or call (760) 778-HITS. All tickets to see Power home games are general admission seating throughout Palm Springs Stadium.
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Calendar
Events & Performances June 2 thru June 17 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
6/3 - 6/12
6/4
6/9
6/13
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Experience some of the best restaurants the Valley has to offer. Visit your favorite restaurant or try something new, as chefs prepare delicious three courses meals for your dining pleasure. Desert area hotels and attractions are offering great rates too! View participants at www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurantweek.
Coachella Valley Derby Girls 6 p.m. Live roller derby action, Coachella Valley Derby Girls vs. Foothill Foxettes. Empire Polo Ground, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. www.cvderbygirls.com.
Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 3:30 p.m. Anime Day for teens: Haikyu! One of the hottest new sports anime to come from Japan! Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
“This World Made Itself” 3 p.m. Los Angeles-based multimedia performance artist Miwa Matreyek creates magical, visually rich fusions of intricate animation and live performance that leave audiences spellbound. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert. (760) 340-2787, www. mccallumtheatre.com.
Certified Farmers’ Markets IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas Smithsonian traveling exhibition focusing on the seldomviewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry. Fee admission and free parking. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079, www.accmuseum.org. Palm Springs Historical Walking Tours 7 different walking tours including tours of downtown Palm Springs, historic neighborhoods with high concentrations of celebrity homes, mid-century modern commercial properties as well as inns. Visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org for description of tours, days and times. 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in the Village Green, Call for more information (760) 323-8297. Reservations required.
Certified Farmers’ Markets Fruits, vegetables, artisan food vendors and other products from California certified farms. Locations: Palm Springs, Saturdays at 8 a.m., 2300 Baristo Road. La Quinta, Sundays at 8 a.m., Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street. VillageFest Every Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, farmers’ market, downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. Stores along the street stay open late. (760) 320-3781. Palm Springs Vintage Market First Sunday of the month, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro and mid century merchandise. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs. Visit www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com for more details.
FOR BAR, LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON PAGE 24. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 10.
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6/3 Palm Springs Power Baseball Opening Day 6:35 p.m. Facing the SoCal Catch. Fireworks after the game. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
6/4 Desert Film Society: “Morgenthau” 9 a.m. The story of three generations of an incredible family dynasty that has lived through and played a vital role in the some of the most dramatic shifts in social and political history of the twentieth century. Drawing from over 70 interviews with noted historians, journalists, politicians, and the Morgenthau family and friends. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 770-0507, www.desertfilmsociety.com. Paws for Rhythm and Brews 11 a.m. Taste fine craft beer, food vendors, dance to blues music, watch home brewing demo, Stein-holding contest, silent auction and more! Benefits Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild. Idyllwild Nature Center, 25-225 Highway 243, Idyllwild. www.arfbeerfest.com.
Palm Springs Firemen’s Association’s Fish Fry 6 to 11 p.m. Features fried trout along with corn on the cob slaw, beverages and live music and dancing. $10 admission. Ruth Hardy Park, 700 E. Tamarisk Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 323-8250.
6/5 Celebrity Jazz Jam Noon to 3 p.m. Jazz, blues, funk, and groove from national artists and local favorites including Adam Hawley, Bobbi Eakes, Slim Man, Greg Vail, Joe Baldino, Darryl Williams, Greg Manning and more. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. www.desertwillow.com/celebrity-jazz-jam.
6/7 - 6/8 Palm Springs Power Baseball 7:05 p.m. Versus Inland Valley Pirates. Tuesday: dollar beer day. Wednesday: $1 admission. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
6/8 Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program Movie screening: Cool Running for adults, 2 to 4 p.m. Twinkle Time: Dance party for youth at 3:30 p.m. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
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6/10 - 6/12 Palm Springs Power Baseball Versus SF Seals. Fireworks Friday nights game. $2 admission for all kids 12 & under on Saturdays. Sunday is giveaway day. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
Palm Springs Power Baseball 7:05 p.m. Versus Nevada Bulls. Tuesday is dollar beer day and Wednesday is $1 admission. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
6/15
Splash House Pool and music festival hosted across two venues in Palm Springs. Performances by Odesza, Jai Wolf, Guy Gerber, Hudson Mohawke, Dom Dolla, Bit Funk, Lee Foss and more. www.splashhouse.com.
The Okee Dokee Brothers with Carlos Medina 3 p.m. Their nationwide fan base is drawn to their witty lyrics, strong musicianship and unique folk style. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
6/11
6/17
Night Adventure in the Monument 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Friends of the Desert Mountains. Use black lights to seek out the various night creatures inhabiting the desert. Family event, minors must be accompanied by guardian. Bring water and wear closed toed shoes. Meet at Art Smith parking lot on Highway 74. (760) 862-9984, www.DesertMountains.org.
“Walking the Tightrope” 3 p.m. A sweet and funny story of a grandfather who, while trying to tell his 5 year-old granddaughter that Grandma is gone, goes about building a beautiful new relationship with her. With the help of a clown, they discover the meaning of family. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert. (760) 340-2787, www. mccallumtheatre.com.
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Crossword
“DOUBLE HEADERS” Across 1 Cold War threat 5 Cracked open 9 Swelter 14 Cubs President Epstein 15 Dog and ___ show 16 Roast host 17 Email folder 18 Cracker spread 19 Starbucks serving 20 “Finally” singer 23 Bruin Bobby 24 Actor McKellen 25 Bob, for one 29 “Ach du ___!” 31 Went down 33 Mighty long time 34 Exhausted, with “in” 35 New moon, e.g. 36 Back then 37 Blues standard by Ma Rainey
51 Not in any way 53 Switch
22 “Jesus loves me, ___ know”
54 Unruly crowd
26 Flag officer
55 “Yes, Juanita”
27 Track
59 Put a new price on
28 Bed-In participant
62 Stab
30 Spelling contest
63 “-zoic” things
31 Radiance
64 A Heep of fiction
32 Metallica drummer Ulrich
65 Place for a run 66 Neighbor of Earth 67 Standing 68 Take out
38 Vision 39 Teams
69 Hit of yesteryear
40 Capt.’s guess
Down
42 Flutter
1 “Turn on the heat!” 2 “Ta-ta” 3 1995 Masters winner 4 Speck 5 Loom up 6 Big name in craft shops 7 Opposed to 8 Deli wares 9 Added ammo
41 “What nonsense!”
10 Muscat resident
43 “Omigosh!”
11 Behave
44 It’s hard to believe
12 Sink
47 Boise’s county
13 Course requirement?
48 Genesis garden
21 Pizza order
49 Crown
35 Lap dog, for short
41 Shut out 45 Trapeze garb 46 Mission 49 Wireless computer attachment 50 Altar vow 52 Author Asimov 53 Nephritic 56 Apple product 57 Soccer announcer’s cry 58 San ___, Italy 59 Bewail 60 Slip 61 Make fast
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Curtain Time
‘Judy! Judy! Judy!’
tribute to Judy Garland comes to Palm Desert By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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he “Judy! Judy! Judy!” tribute concert will be presented by Loretta Siani Sunday afternoon, June 12, at Palm Desert’s Joslyn Center.
Les Michaels, who puts together his Sundays in Summer Cabaret Concerts every off-season, says, “Siani’s rich contralto voice and heart-felt, charismatic delivery make her performances inspirational and genuine. Her program features familiar songs, from touching ballads to powerhouse up-tunes, which are forever remembered as Judy Garland’s favorites.” Her album of inspirational music is now available, and she is recognizable as the popular singer of the National Anthem throughout the Southland and especially the Coachella Valley. Michaels adds this about pianist Joel Baker: “He is known as ‘a singer’s best friend,’ and is always in demand as an accompanist as well as singing-pianist all over the desert.” Michaels should know. He often has chosen Baker as his musical sidekick for performances at the valley’s top venues. Curtain Time: “Judy! Judy! Judy!” cabaret concert starring Loretta Siani, with pianist Joel Baker, Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11 cash at the door. Info: (760) 325-2731 or www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn.
PCT’s Season Announced The Palm Canyon Theatre has separated its 2016-2017 into two categories
to give audience more options, just they successfully did this season. Broadway and Classic ticket packages are now on sale for shows slated during the PCT’s 20th anniversary season. During those 20 years, the company has become the valley’s oldest source of live theatrical entertainment running Broadway favorites and classic stage productions. The Broadway Series: • “The Music Man,” Sept. 30-Oct. 9 • “Jekyll & Hyde,” Oct. 21-31 • “Meet Me in St. Louis,” Dec. 2-18 • “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Jan. 20-Feb.5 • “Evita,” Feb. 17-March 5 • “Sweet Charity,” March 31-April 16 • “Rock of Ages,” May 12-21 • “In the Heights,” July7-16 The “Classic” Series: • “Noises Off,” Sept. 15-18 • “Sordid Lives,” Nov. 11-20 • “You Can’t Take It With You,” March 16-19 • “Deathtrap,” April 27-30 From now until July 31, the theatregoers can choose early bird prices. All eight Broadway shows are now sale for $200 per person, or choose four of the Broadway productions for $115. A package for the Classic Series includes all four shows for $99. Or, select the “Patrons Choice” package and choose any 10 shows from $295. Prices will increase by $5-15 on August 1, depending on the package. For tickets and additional information, call (760) 323-5123 or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
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Loretta Siani to perform her tribute concert “Judy! Judy! Judy!” in Palm Desert
David Lee Supports Local Theatre After winning the Golden Apple Award from the Palm Springs School District for supporting arts in the schools, Coyote StageWorks will be the recipient of a significant matching gift from David Lee in support of its upcoming season. Lee is a nine-time Emmy Awardwinning television producer and writer, best known for “Frasier,” “Wings,” “The Jeffersons” and “Cheers.” He directed the musicals “South Pacific” (with Brian Stokes Mitchell), “Can-Can” and “Camelot.” He also won the Directors Guild Award, Golden Globe, Producers Guild Award, GLAAD Media Award, British Comedy Award, three Television Critics Assoc. Awards, two Humanitas Prizes and Peabody Award.
He has offered to match all gifts up to $30,000 between now and Labor Day. Of this generous gift, Lee said, “Coyote StageWorks consistently has produced much of the finest live theatre in the Valley, but is a well-kept secret. I make this matching gift to support their continuing artistic excellence, to draw attention to this wonderful company, and to put the community on notice that without their financial support we could lose this precious commodity.” The company’s Artistic Director Chuck Yates said of the gift, “…We are tremendously grateful to David Lee for his belief in our company. His heart is truly with us as we begin lining up our productions for next season, and we can’t thank him enough.”
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Curtain Time For more information on Coyote StageWorks, go to their website: www. coyotestageworks.org.
Annenberg Books Hilty The Annenberg Theatre ‘s “An Evening with Megan Hilty” will be the 14th Annual Opening Night Benefit Concert Saturday, November 19. Hilty is a highly acclaimed musical theatre star (Glinda in “Wicked” and “9 to 5, The Musical”), Grammy-nominated singer and television actress (“Smash,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Ugly Betty” and “Sean Saves the World”). She also was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in “Noises Off.” The Annenberg’s 2017 Performance Series, “Broadway’s Best – In the West!” also has a superstar cabaret lineup, beginning with “An Evening with Cheyenne Jackson” on Saturday, January 21. Jane Monheit will perform “The Song Book Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald” Saturday evening, February 14.
Cheyenne Jackson Liz Callaway and Jason Graae team up for “Happily Ever After” on Saturday, March 18. The series close will feature “An Evening with Norm Lewis” on Saturday, April 8. For more information and ticket information, call (760) 325-4490 or visit www. annenbergtheater.org.
Box Office • “Songs I’ve Grown Into,” starring Teri Raiston. June 3 - 5 Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For more information and tickets visit www.cvrep. org or call (760) 296-2966. • “Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant,” thru June 5 at Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms. For more information and tickets visit www.theatre29.org or (760)3614151. • “Myth and Infrastructure & This World Made Itself,” featuring L.A. based multimedia performance artist Miwa Matreyek. 3 p.m. Monday, June 13. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets and information call (760) 360-2222 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com. • “The Okee Dokee Brothers,” with special guest Carlos Medina. 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.
Tickets and information call (760) 3602222 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com. • “24th Street Theatre: Walking the Tightrope,” 3 p.m. Friday, June 17. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets and information call (760) 360-2222 or visit www.mccallumtheatre.com. • Sherry Williams, CVRep’s Summer Jazz Series, June 23-25, Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre Company, The Atrium, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Info and tickets, call (760) 2962966. • “A Whiteman Sampler,” starring Pat Whiteman and featuring pianist John Boswell, 2 p.m. Sun., June 5, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series. Tickets $11 cash only at the door, (760) 325-2731.
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Entertainment
Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show at Spotlight 29 Casino
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ravel down the legendary Route 66 as the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and Spotlight 29 Casino present the 19th Annual Theresa A. Mike Fashion Show on Saturday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom. A delicious sit down dinner will kick off the night as guests enjoy an exciting runway show featuring men’s, women’s and children’s fashions from Macy’s and Old Navy. Guiding attendees along their ride will be host Pattie Daly Caruso. The popular Coachella Valley personality and host of “Valley Views,” Caruso is hosting the fashion show for her 14th year. Guests will also have a chance to bid on silent auction items and win raffle prizes including incredible restaurant certificates, spa packages, decadent gift baskets, golf certificates, and more! Raffle tickets sell for $20 for 5 tickets, or $100 fir 25 regular raffle tickets and one ticket for the grand prize drawing. Grand prizes range from a 55” flat screen TV, iPad Pro, Apple TV, Go Pro Silver and more! Tickets are $60 a person or $480 for a table of eight. VIP runway seating is also available for $600 for a table of eight. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sit down dinner and
Fashion show host Pattie Daly Caruso
runway fashion show begin at 6 p.m. Tickets for the night of food, fun and fashion can be purchased by calling: (760) 863-2484. For more information on the scholarship, go to www.theresamike.org.
The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation was started by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians in 1998, to honor the memory of Theresa A. Mike, who was committed to developing a sense of cultural richness, history, and future for the people of her tribe. Its mission is to enhance the education of Native Americans, and other deserving students, in reaching their education goals and extend outreach to their communities. The Foundation relies on donations to make its mission possible. Since the inception of the Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation in 1998, more than $500,000 has been given in scholarships to more than 500 worthy recipients. The Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Special Event
Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Eat. Stay. Play.
Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking Palm Springs
Hiking La Quinta
Andreas Canyon Trail
Boo Hoff Trail to Lake
Tahquitz Canyon
Cahuilla Loop
Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Murray Canyon Trail Araby Trail South Lykken Trail North Lykken Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Hiking Rancho Mirage Bighorn Overlook Trail Butler-Abrams Trail Chuckwalla Trail Clancy Lane Trail Jack Rabbit Trail Road Runner Trail
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his year, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week celebrates ten years of showcasing the diverse dining and travel landscape found in the Coachella Valley. Taking place June 3 12, the restaurant week provides travelers a unique opportunity to “Eat. Stay. Play.” with exclusive deals at area restaurants; specialty rates, packages, and perks at luxury hotels and resorts; and discounted tickets to popular area attractions. “We’re thrilled to celebrate our milestone 10 year anniversary with the entire Coachella Valley community.” said Paulina Larson, Director of Marketing at Palm Springs Life. “Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week has developed over the past years as an occasion to showcase all of our local restaurants, area attractions, and hotels throughout the Valley.” During the ten days of restaurant week, prix fixe dinner menus are available for $28, $38 or $48 per person at over 90 restaurants. New participants include: Bontá Restaurant & Bar, Chi Chi at The Avalon Hotel, Koutouki Greek Estiatorio, PS Underground “Velvet” Supper Club, Reservoir at Arrive Hotel, SO•PA Restaurant at L’Horizon Hotel and Spa. Newcomers join returning favorites such as Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Jo-
hannes, Kaiser Grille, Melvyn’s Restaurant & Lounge, Mr. Lyons, Rockwood Grill at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, and Vicky’s of Santa Fe. Participating hotels offer an array of perks, including specialty room rates, upgraded in-room amenities, and more. Making their restaurant week debuts are the mid century-modern L’Horizon Resort & Spa, a storied resort featured in Travel + Leisure’s 2016 “It List” of hottest new hotels, and The Avalon, a boutique hotel in the heart of Palm Springs. Local attractions — from spas to Desert Adventures-Red Jeep Tours — feature special rates and premiums available exclusively during Restaurant Week. New highlights include $5 craft beer tasting from La Quinta Brewing Co. and a specially-priced treatment from the natural, hot mineral Spa at The Spring. A full list of restaurant, hotel, and attraction participants is available at the new Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week website, www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurantweek. The recently-launched interface makes it easier than ever to create custom itineraries, view restaurant menus, and make reservations without leaving the site.
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For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.
Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park
Randall Henderson Trail
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Herb Jeffries Trail
La Quinta Library
For directions, maps and information
La Quinta Park
visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org
Sports Complex
Hiking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis Cove to Lake Cahuilla
Boys and Girls Club For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Astrology
Horoscopes June 2 - June 15
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. Call for the Lowest and Best Tours in the Valley. We have been in business for 20 years now. The original PS Windmill Tour Company. Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour, Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Canyon Tour, Daily at 9 a.m. Also offering Combination Tours. Call for reservations at (760) 320-1365 or visit www.thebestofthebesttours.com. Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable Worl War II aircrafts and memorabillia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily year round 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. For more information, (760) 327-6555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. Coachella Valley History Museum. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. For admission information call (760) 342-6651 or visit www.cvhm.org. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. World’s largest rotating tram provides breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley as it ascends Mt. San Jacinto. Monday - Friday. First tram up 10 a.m. Last tram up Sunday - Thursday 8 p.m., last tram down 9:45 p.m. Last Tram up Friday - Saturday 9 p.m. and last tram down 10:30 p.m. Highway 111 and Tram Road, Palm Springs. For info, (760) 325-1391. www. pstramway.com. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.
ny child who no longer cries every time mother leaves the room knows how to reduce the agony caused by life’s inevitable disappointments. You’ve been such a child. You don’t need to learn anything new in order to deal with the stresses that go with Mars in Scorpio. Your brain is already trained. Now remember and call on that training. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Dreaming and scheming will be among the most pleasurable uses of your energy, even better than a dessert buffet, or a shopping spree, though not quite the high you get from philanthropy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Instead of going where the people look, talk and think like you, diversify! The problem that’s been baffling you will be easy for someone else to solve. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your team will get you at your best. Your high energy will be vital to the success of a group. Your best trick for keeping yourself up isn’t a trick at all: You start when you’re wideawake, and you quit before you get tired. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Let go of some of the finer details, because they are holding you back from maximum production. Sometimes it’s done when it’s done, but most times it’s done when the time’s up.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Anything keeping you from your goal could be called an “enemy.” Love your “enemy” by figuring out what makes it work as an obstacle and then disabling that capability. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your body knows what your mind won’t tell. Direct questions to your stomach. Its comfort level will relay to you the information that will serve you best in regard to the entire situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are reluctant to change now and rightly so. There is so much going well with the way things are. But what if you thought of the change as an experiment you’re doing for a limited amount of time — just something you’re trying out? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve been in charge of you all these years and yet you’re still figuring out how to properly feed yourself. Your needs and tastes are always changing, after all. It’s better to experiment and fail than to get stuck in a rut. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Time with creative people will inspire you to use your imagination for the good of a project or relationship. Truly there’s nothing that can’t be improved with a sprinkle of your sparkling wit and ideas. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To expect life to come at you in neatly defined terms is simply a setup for frustration. Nothing completely fits its definition or fully occupies its role. Life is filled with contradiction and approximation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have excellent taste and great ideas, so call the shots. Go ahead and wield entertainment the same way a person might use aspirin to mitigate a headache. Curated amusements ease the pain. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t need to come across as special or chosen or important. To be genuinely interested in others is far more attractive. Your friendly ease will win affection.
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Legacy
Randy Craig Hewitson
keeping our music alive
Randy Craig Hewitson By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer
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rom the mists of our earliest days when drums were played by our ancient brothers and sisters all the way up to this very afternoon, when billions of tunes a day are being downloaded, stored and played digitally, music has been a constant companion of humanity; a soundtrack of life. Randy Craig Hewitson lived by this simple truth and dedicated his life to encouraging others who understood it and felt the call. The passing of this beloved musical mentor on Friday, April 22 left a hole in the fabric of our community that was created by the sudden absence of someone with unique sensibilities and a giving nature. Born in Winnipeg, Canada to Elbourne and Arlyn Hewitson, Randy was brother to Greg, Keith and Rene. The family moved to America when Randy was still a babe in arms and the first few years of his life were steady on. Then, at around age
12, Randy discovered the acoustic guitar and his life was changed forever. He had a knack for picking up melodies and riffing and spent decades playing with rock bands of every imaginable description. And if you asked him what kind of music he liked best, he likely quoted Ray Charles, “Good music.” When Randy first arrived in the desert, he was working as a talent agent promoting and booking bands. But in those days, the music scene in the Coachella Valley wasn’t robust enough to sustain him and his family. After a short stint selling time shares, an opportunity presented itself that would forge the rest of the young entrepreneur’s life. It hit him that there was “no decent music store” in the area and Randy saw a way to fill a community need while making great use of his passion and skill set. As often happens when the right idea is planted and nurtured at the opportune moment, Randy’s success was almost immediate. The first smallish location in Palm Springs was replaced with a larger
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shop located more centrally. As Randy’s customer base expanded, he was lucky to come across and hire Joe and Billy Balkind who’d owned and operated four music shops of their own before “retiring” to the low desert. Since continuous growth required innovation, Randy added instrument and PA system rentals to the retail instrument and sheet music divisions. It wasn’t long before Musician’s Outlet moved to its largest storefront in Palm Desert and offered everything an amateur or pro player might want, up to and including concert sound and lighting systems for dozens of people in intimate country club dining room settings or for tens of thousands of screaming fans at open air concert venues. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Randy’s widow Cindy on a busy weekday afternoon. Two lesson rooms were occupied; a group of teenagers were arguing the tonal quality of some exotic mandolins on the shop wall; a music teacher was scouring the sheet music racks. According to Cindy, in 2008 a mutual friend introduced her to Randy at the Firehouse on El Paseo. Legend has it that Randy took one look at this petite, gorgeous woman with the pale eyes and flowing flaxen hair, asked her out and the rest was Their Story. As she reminisced, Cindy described Randy as easy going and dedicated. “He was a total Diehard – like an Ever Ready Battery that never ran down!” With a laugh, she began recounting some of the many bands he played with over the years – including PB&J, Unplugged, Rumors, Alyce Bowie, Rockaholics and 7 Mile. Wow. No wonder Randy was at the
center of music in this valley. “We so appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love and support from our friends and neighbors,” Cindy said and added, “not to mention special thanks to Tracy and Phil from CV Weekly, Todd with Marker Broadcasting, Paul Goldstine and Aurissa Parsons with Jackalope Restaurant and Nancy and Phil with Alexander Events. They all have helped put together this incredible upcoming celebration in Randy’s honor – and it means the world to me. It’s just the kind of tribute he would have wanted.” If you would like to honor the legacy of this energetic and joyful soul, Randy’s family and friends invite you to a Celebration of Life Jam Session to be held at Jackalope Ranch on Highway 111 in Indio on Sunday, June 5 beginning at 2 p.m. Multiple musicians and bands will provide live music, just as Randy would have wished. For more information about attending or supporting this heartfelt event, please call Musician’s Outlet at (760) 341-3171 or visit Randy’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/play4randy. And if you’ve been thinking of getting back to those piano lessons or trying the alto sax, or maybe you need an awesome sound system for an anniversary or graduation party, drop by Musician’s Outlet at 44-760 San Pablo Ave in Palm Desert … and tell ‘em Randy sent you.
Randy Hewitson Celebration of Life Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m.
Jackalope Ranch 80-400 Highway 111, Indio
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Special Event
Palm Springs Public Library
Read for the Win this summer
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t’s that time of year again, time for Summer Reading at the Palm Springs Public Library! Research has shown that when young people aren’t engaged in educational activities during the summer they can experience learning loss. The research also stated that reading just five books over the summer can help to prevent summer learning loss, so that’s our goal with our summer reading program! The theme for this year’s eight-week program is READ FOR THE WIN in honor of the Summer Olympics. Registration
begins on Monday, June 6, and the program will continue through Thursday, July 28. Offering something for everyone in the family, there is a program for every age group; Youth: Pre-K – 5th grade, Teens: 6th – 12th grade, and even adults! Students that are registered and check-in weekly at the Library will receive a weekly gift. There will also be special performers every week for each age group, a FiveBook Reading Challenge, Book bingo for adults and a weekly prize raffle at the beginning of each weekly program. Plus, as an extra encouragement the grand prize this year is a Microsoft Surface PRO 4 courtesy of the Friends of the Palm Springs Library. There will be a winner in each age group, youth, teen and adult, awarded at the finale of each program the last week of July. Participants will also have the opportunity to win one of seven bicycles courtesy of the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission. Each bike includes a helmet and bike lock and entry tickets can be earned by attending programs throughout the summer. It’s a summer of fun for the whole family! So mark your calendars, plan to register and participate! For more Summer Reading program information visit www.palmspringslibrary.org for a complete schedule. The Palm Springs Public Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road, a destination for residents and visitors alike. For more information call (760) 322-7323 or visit www.palmspringslibrary.org.
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Day Trip
Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival in Ontario
AMERICAN AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Earles of Leicester
Sweetwater String Band
roducers of the Huck Finn Jubilee Bluegrass Music Festival, the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced the addition of Jerry Douglas presents the Earls of Leicester to the Friday, June 10 line up. Hot off the stage at Stagecoach, The Earls of Leicester are a bluegrass group. Their self-titled debut album earned the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. Some of the greatest national headlining bluegrass names will be on stage for the three-day event. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park at 800 N. Archibald Avenue in Ontario will be the site for this annual event, June 10 thru 12, when thousands of bluegrass fans arrive to experience a family friendly festival that celebrates traditional Bluegrass music, education, activities, and the evolution of bluegrass music.
Saturday, June 11: Soggy Bottom Boys, Leftover Salmon, The Cleverlys, Dan Tyminski Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Della Mae, The Boxcars, and The Church Sisters. The Late night square dance featuring the Hogslop String Band.
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The line-up of entertainment, featuring an array of musicians spanning across local, regional, and national Grammy nominated and award-winning bands, includes: Friday, June 10: David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Jerry Douglas presents The Earls of Leicester, Peter Rowan Band, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Balsam Range, The Special Consensus, and The Mountain Faith Band. An ‘80’s Retro Late Night Party featuring Love Canon.
Sunday, June 12: Punch Brothers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Elephant Revival, Mountain Heart, Dailey & Vincent, Sweetwater String Band, and Flatt Lonesome. In addition to the musical performances every attention to detail to enhance the guest experience has been planned. Kids’ music education classes, several workshops, and family fun activities will be available as part of the ticket price. Guests are invited to bring their own instruments to participate in the workshops and of course impromptu jams amongst festival attendees are encouraged. Tickets are available online at www. huckfinn.com. Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Individual Day tickets are $45 each. Three-day tickets are $125 each. Three-day tickets for the “Sivilized VIP Club”, ages 21 and over, including food, beverage, parking, elevated platform seating, and more amenities are $500 each. Ticket prices will increase if purchased at the box office.
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Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant 35-325 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.com
MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061 El Mexicali Cafe II 43-430 Monroe Street, Indio (760) 342-2333 www.elmexicalicafe2.com
Woody’s Burgers 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com La Quinta Cliffhouse 78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffhouse.com
ITALIAN Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-3111 www.ricciossteakandseafood.com Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertos-ristorante.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
INDIAN Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
SEAFOOD Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill www.fishermans.com 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1766 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6533 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601
History
CELEBRATING
100 YEARS OF THE DESERT Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-2000 | www.hotwatercasino.com
Augustine Casino
84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella (760) 391-9500 | www.augustinecasino.com
Cahuilla Casino
52-702 California 371, Anza (951) 763-1200 | www.cahuillacasino.com
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio (760) 342-5000 | www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Morongo Casino Resort
49-500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon (951) 849-3080 | www.morongocasinoresort.com
Red Earth Casino
3089 Norm Niver Road, Salton Sea Beach (760) 395-1200 | www.redearthcasino.com
1948
SMOKE TREE RANCH: HOME TO WALT DISNEY
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isney and his wife Lily bought their first Palm Springs home in 1948 at Smoke Tree Ranch, the upscale rustic development of homes faithful to desert. The site of Smoke Tree Ranch was originally a land development called Palmdale. It was purchased and subdivided into what we now know as Smoke Tree Colony. Of the approximately 400 acres, 300+ acres are reserved for the Colony and 20 acres for the Guest Ranch. A part of the remaining acreage is leased for the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Center, as well as the stables. In 1945, the entire Ranch operation was sold to the Colony as a group. Colonists retained individual ownership of their homes and home sites. Walt ended up selling his first home at Smoke Tree to help finance his theme park. Walt Disney’s legacy can still be felt at Smoke Tree. Likewise, the affection for Smoke Tree is visible on the statue of Walt Disney, in front of the castle at Disneyland, where Disney’s tie pin is part of the Smoke Tree Ranch cattle brand logo.
Spa Resort Casino
401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs (760) 883-1000 | www.sparesortcasino.com
Spotlight 29 Casino
46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella (760) 775-5566 | www.spotlight29.com
Tortoise Rock Casino
73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759 | www.tortoiserockcasino.com
1963
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY OPENS
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he Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the largest rotating aerial tramway in the world. It was opened in September 1963 as a way of getting from the floor of the Coachella Valley to near the top of San Jacinto Peak and was constructed in rugged Chino Canyon. Before its construction, the only way to the top of the mountain was to hike for several hours from Idyllwild.
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Attraction
Summer Fun Starts Early at The Living Desert
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o take advantage of the cooler desert mornings The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will begin its summer hours and open an hour earlier for guests to enjoy the wildlife exhibits, gardens and special attractions. Plus, discounted summer memberships and buy one behind the scenes tour, get one free offers are available. From now to September 30, The Living Desert will be open 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily with the last admission at 1 p.m. Summer Memberships, valid now through September 30, entitle guests to four months of free admission for $25/ individuals, $40/dual, $75/family, which includes two adults and four children.
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The Living Desert is offering a special on its one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes tours with its Summer Chill Tour Package. Book a private behind-the-scenes tour of camel, jaguar, cheetah, giraffe or leopard and as a bonus, choose an extra behind-the-scenes tour of coati, warthog, badger or peccary. The package also includes a three-hour guided shuttle tour of The Living Desert. Bookings are available now through September 30 only. Summer hours and memberships offer a great opportunity for visitors to take advantage of the extra hour in the early morning when wildlife is most active. Before the heat of the day, many animals can be seen eating, exploring and playing in the cooler morning temps.
Summer member benefits include: • Free daytime admission for June, July, August and September • Purchase guest passes at a discount • 7 a.m. member only early park entry • 10% discount at the gift shop, garden shop, café and grill
• Discounts on programs and classes • Visit other zoos, aquariums, and gardens at a free or reduced admission. For a full list of Zoos and Aquariums who participate visit www.livingdesert.org. • Summer members can apply their summer membership cost towards the cost of a yearly membership. The Living Desert’s nature preserve hiking trails and carousel will be closed and reopen in the fall. For details about the Summer Chill Tour offer, to purchase a summer membership, and for more information about The Living Desert visit www.livingdesert. org or call (760) 346-5694.
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Nightlife
Nightlife June 2 - June 15 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAYS AJ’s on the Green Jazz trio with Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Quinta Brewing Co. The Hive Minds on from 8 to 11 p.m. 78-065 Main St. #100, La Quinta (760) 872-4251 www.laquintabrewing.com Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com The Palm House Entertainment 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers, 7 p.m. to closing 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Carolyn Martinez & Trio, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells
(760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
FRIDAYS AJ’s on the Green Siobhan from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com The Palm House Entertainmentt from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
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The Evaro Brothers at Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius and Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Meet the Corwins from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. John Stanley King & A Band of Four, 8 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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Nightlife SATURDAYS AJ’s on the Green Cabaret Open Mic with Les Michaels and Wayne Abravanel, 7:30 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com
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Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band at 6 to 8 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe The Carmens, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Three-Sixty North Bar and Grill The Chris Gore Group Pro Jam, 7 p.m. 360 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1773 www.threesixtynorth.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SUNDAYS
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com
AJ’s on the Green Jazz brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs
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Nightlife SUNDAYS (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
INDIAN WELLS
COACHELLA
Vineyard Lounge, Miramonte Resort and Spa, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3341-2200. Drink and appetizer specials, Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place. (760) 775-5566. Happy hour at the Hot Spot inside Spotlight 29 from 2 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing.
Agave Sunset at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3411000. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
PALM SPRINGS
Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Dr. (760) 345-9770, www.vickysofsantafe.com. Happy Hour, Wednesday thru Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
PALM DESERT Fresh Agave , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, 73505 El Paseo, (760) 674-8666, www. pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to closing.
LA QUINTA Fisherman’s Market & Grill, 78575 Highway 111. (760) 777-1601. Happy hour: Monday - Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Late night happy hour 8 p.m. to close. All day Sunday. La Quinta Cliffhouse, 78-250 Highway 111, (760) 3605991, www.laquintacliffhouse.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All day Sunday. Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, 78015 Main St Ste 100. (760) 777-9989, www. stuftpizzabarandgrill.com. Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill ,235 S. Indian Canyon Dr. (760) 322-9293. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. All day Sunday. 8 p.m. to closing happy hour. Rick’s Desert Grill, 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 325-2127. Daily happy hour, 3-10 p.m. all day Monday. Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill, 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 320-8041. Daily happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Woody’s Burgers, 317 North Indian Canyon Drive. (760) 230-0188. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Las Casulas Terraza, 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., (760) 325-2794. Monday - Friday happy hour, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
CATHEDRAL CITY Trilussa Ristorante, 68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 328-2300. Daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Bar area only. AJ’s on the Green, 36-200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. (760) 202-111. Daily happy hour, 2 to 7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.
Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King & Trio, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
MONDAYS AJ’s on the Green Bill Marx from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
TUESDAYS Indian Wells Resort Hotel Terri Olsen and Michael D’Angelo, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
WEDNESDAYS AJ’s on the Green Doug MacDonald Trio, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House Linda Peterson from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Lizann Warner from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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Film Review
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising girls bring the party and more By Neil Pond
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hen a sorority moves in next door to a family trying to sell their house, it’s trouble.
That’s the quick premise, but this ribald new comedy—a sequel to the 2014 hit—puts a fresh, topical spin on its predecessor, while reuniting its cast and hewing Neil Pond mostly to its original manic framework. Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly (Rose Byrne), now the parents of a 4-year-old daughter (Elise Vargas) with another on the way, have sold their suburban house… sort of. It’s in a 30-day escrow hold, which means the buyer has a month to decide— or back out. That’s troubling news, because Mac and Kelly have already bought another house, no strings attached. It’s especially troubling when a sorority roosts in the vacant, broken-down fraternity house next door. But not just any sorority: The young women of the freshly minted, renegade Kappa Nu (led by Chloë Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons and Beanie Feldstein) have split from the campus Greek system, fed up with the leering bros-before-hos sexism of frater-
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Starring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Chloë Grace Moretz and Zac Efron Directed by Nicholas Stoller Rated: R Theaters: UltraStar Mary Pickford, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Cinémas Palm D’Or, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8 & Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9, Century Theatres La Quinta.
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Zac Efron, Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne nities and the prissy, priggish constraints of the established sororities. At Kappa Nu, it’s weed, wild parties and full-throttle fem-centric fun, all the time. And look who’s come aboard as their advisor: Mac and Kelly’s old next-door fraternity nemesis, Teddy (Zac Efron). But the girls increasingly see Teddy as out of touch, and his old college frat-boy crew (including Dave Franco, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse) have all grown up and moved on faster than him. Where does Teddy fit in? It may be where you—and he—would least expect… How all these comedic strands weave together and work is in the hands of director Nicholas Stoller, who also steered Get Him to the Greek, the marvelous Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the original Neighbors. He once again has a great cast, down to the cameos by Lisa Kudrow (as a deadpan dean), Selena Gomez (as a rival sorority president) and Kelsey Grammar (as a pleading parent). Rogen, who also collaborated on the screenplay, makes sure to push his probong agenda with plenty of pot jokes,
including one extended weed-heist sequence that feels like an action-movie parody. But look through the haze (and the randy, raunchy jokes) and you’ll find something else: a movie with empathetic messages about acceptance and inclusion, gender rights and sexism, hypocrisy and double standards, mothers and fathers and daughters, loving families, girls who grow up to become young women, and growing up in general. And in the middle of it all is its secret weapon, the former High School Musical star Efron, who at the age of 28 has prov-
en his adaptability in a wide variety of roles, particularly comedy. As Teddy, he brings something to the part richer and fuller and much more dimensional than what was flat on the page, an ache to belong and to be “valued” that resonates beyond the script’s jokes about dope, crazy pranks and a raucous rift between crazy college kids and cranky “old people.” Neighbors 2 is the rare sequel that grows up with its audience, its subject matter and its subjects—and gets even funnier and more meaningful in the process.
Classic Hollywood Film Series at Camelot Theatres
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ove the Movies that made Hollywood great? Now you can see them again, the way they were meant to be seen, every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. on the valley’s widest movie screen at the Camelot Theatres! Camelot Cafe opens with happy hour prices at the bar, our regular happy hour menu and a special $15 prix fixe menu. Summer line-up includes: The Sting: June 8, Barry Lyndon: June 15, The In-
spector General: June 29, Ocean’s 11: July 6, The Seventh Seal: July 13, Bye Bye Birdie: July 20, Judgment at Nuremberg: August 3, Chitty Chity Bang Bang: August 10, Hans Christian Anderson: August 11, The King and I: August 24 and Seven Samurai: August 31. Movie tickets are just $6.50. To purchase tickets in-person visit the Camelot Theatres box office at 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs or call (760) 3256565 or visit www.camelottheatres.com.
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